Source: Xinhua
08-14-2008 19:25
Special Report: 2008 Beijing Olympic GamesBEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- China's judoka Yang Xiuli claimed the women's 78kg title at the Beijing Olympics here on Thursday, edging Yalennis Castillo from Cuba in the breath-taking final.
Yang Xiuli (blue) of China celebrates victory over Yalennis Castillo of Cuba during the Women 78 kg gold medal contest of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games judo event in Beijing, China, Aug. 14, 2008. Yang Xiuli won the contest and claimed the gold. (Xinhua Photo) |
The bronze medals went to Jeong Gyeong-mi from South Korea and Stephanie Possamai from France.
Editor:Si Qintu